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Germany, France and UN condemn Israeli minister's Gaza killing remarks
Israel's far-right national security minister has drawn international condemnation after declaring that Israel should kill 30 to 40 people nightly in Gaza. Germany, France and the United Nations have called the remarks inhumane and alarming.
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The controversial statement by Israel's national security minister has triggered a sharp rebuke from Western powers and international bodies concerned about the humanitarian situation in the Palestinian territory.
Germany and France issued formal statements expressing alarm at the remarks, which they characterised as contrary to international humanitarian law and human rights standards. The European nations emphasised the need for Israeli operations in Gaza to comply with international conventions protecting civilians during armed conflict.
United Nations officials also condemned the declaration, warning that such rhetoric undermines efforts to address the humanitarian crisis affecting civilians in Gaza. International organisations and human rights groups have raised concerns about civilian casualties in the territory amid the ongoing conflict.
The statement reflects growing international scrutiny of military operations in Gaza and the civilian toll of the conflict. Israel's government has not immediately responded to the international criticism, though the country has previously defended its military operations as necessary for security purposes.
The remarks underscore the deep divisions between Israel and international community members over conduct of military operations and protection of civilians in conflict zones.